Place des Arts

Good place for kids to learn many many activities like art, Piano and Guitar and many many things, Thanks.

I recently rented the Leonore Peyton Salon at Place des Arts for my piano recital. The experience from start to finish was seamless and successful. The facility and the staff were perfect!

We went to a faculty concert - 3 musicians: piano, cello and clarinet which was incredible. Intimate venue, amazing acoustics and stellar performance. An hour long which is the perfect length of time. Bonus of having artwork displayed in concert space to enjoy while listening to the music.

DO NOT book for events here! I recently attempted to book for a recital at this venue a few months prior to the event and was hopeful as I was given a list of availability with verbal and written confirmation that the space would be available for the date and time that I needed. After agreeing (on both sides) to the specified date and time, I was then able to plan for my event and send out invitations with over 100 people confirmed as coming.

Then a little over a month before the event I was emailed and told that the venue was now unavailable due to "unforeseen faculty needs. " While I can appreciate that the faculty needs to use the space, I was left in limbo being told that I would have to wait and see if they can juggle things around. It is not responsible nor good business practice to change a pre-planned large event on someone a month before the actual event. (Imagine if this was a wedding? !) Short of a natural disaster, this type of business practice SHOULD NOT happen. To add insult to injury, I was told that I could possibly do my event after hours that day (two hours after the original scheduled time but I would have to pay the fee (granted- it was "slightly" discounted) for after hours usage.) This to me was not only unbelievable but also POOR business practice and having to resend pre-planned invitations and ask over 100 people (students and their families) to change their plans is unrealistic at best.

Therefore, I was forced to scramble to find a new venue on my own and inconvenience so many students and their families, who are all now left with a bad impression of this venue - with all being in shock, horror and disbelief. Needless to say, I have informed other artists in my network to avoid booking here or hosting events and the word has also been channeled out through students.

So please avoid at all costs unless you want to be left with a large studio of very disappointed students and upset parents as I was!

Ashley's adult hip hop class is my first intro to classes here, and I couldn't be happier with my dance experience. I've already signed up for the next round of classes because Ashley makes it so fun, and she leaves lots of room for different learning styles and dance levels. You dance, you laugh, you learn cool stuff - what more could you want?

My kids have taken several classes through Place des Arts now, and they always love each experience. They're such a great value for the price as well.

Great place to take art lessons.music.etc. Our daughter has taken a few classes here and she has enjoyed each class. So many great programs, It's been serving the community for a long time. Great job Place des Arts!